team tractor Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Right guys I own a joinery workshop and although are main trade is making windows ,doors, stairs , make and supply kitchens etc we are always after ideas to make . We've made windows etc for 40 years and would like some ideas of things people might like to see? Gimicky things I've thought about wooden toys , gun cabinets , mirrors but what is the thing that people would buy or like to see more of? Feel free to delete mods if needs be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I like making fun stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Decoy Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thats impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Decorative decoys? http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=wooden+duck+decoys&qpvt=wooden+duck+decoys&FORM=IGRE Bespoke trophy shields? One my dad made in oak for a friend's warthog tusks. (Acacia & Mopane leaf detail) Edited June 3, 2014 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 gun cabinet surrounds, if you can make and sell them a good bit cheaper than the ones currently on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thats impressive! Thank you I try and steer away from carving as I'm not that good compared to some . We have a machine shop so want to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Gun cabinet surrounds sounds like a good shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Just looked at the gun cabinets and their seriously impressive .i guess I'd be the same price on them as at £2k for a 12 to 24 cabinet fully lined and I'd guess heated plus the walnut/oak . The carvings are purchased and glued on plus the lacquer finish isn't cheap . I can see where the prices come from and I think the prices inc vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 What about wooden items for the garden TT. There seems to be a much bigger and active market in garden leisure and that's maybe an option. Could be functional items like benches, tables, loungers or the quirkier things like posh bird houses, insect boxes, pot stands and hangers, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Specialist items like Gun Cabinets and the like are only going to appeal to a limited market though if you intend to sell them. I would consider something like ornamental planters, water feature kits, garden seats etc which I notice are horrendously expensive in the garden centres. I tried to by a teak Versailles planter Sunday but would have had to take out a second mortgage to do so... I'm sure you could knock these up in thermowood or some other resilient timber and sell them at a realistic cost and still make a reasonable return. Unless of course you just want to make things to fill some time...in which case can you make me a full sized model of Beyoncé.? in pear wood.? oops sorry gr...we must have been typing simultaneously...great minds eh? Edited June 3, 2014 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Just looked at the gun cabinets and their seriously impressive .i guess I'd be the same price on them as at £2k for a 12 to 24 cabinet fully lined and I'd guess heated plus the walnut/oak . The carvings are purchased and glued on plus the lacquer finish isn't cheap . I can see where the prices come from and I think the prices inc vat Problem with GC.s is the security issue...steel framing/linings locking systems etc and then getting them approved. Edited June 3, 2014 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 oops sorry gr...we must have been typing simultaneously...great minds eh? Haha I was just thinking that, or we shop in equally horrendously expensive garden centres !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Problem with GC.s is the security issue...steel framing/linings locking systems etc and then getting them approved. You build a wood surround around a propriety gun safe job sorted Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 the helmet looks great, i think i would look at certain fashions, like vintage tractors, knock up some good replica massy Ferguson 35s or if you want a nice big project, a nice 6mt x 4mt livestock shed…i would even offer to display it for you and even add a few goats totally free of charge or a nice 5ft waterwheel…that will fit on a nice duck house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Chess sets, in different woods for indoors and outside !! outside ones need to be a lot bigger. We very often stop and have a game and a pint if the pub has one. Jenga, but with your own slant on it, in fact any outdoor game you can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatesy75 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 shotgun stock work ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 shotgun stock work ect I've tried pistol grips for target rifles but it's so time consuming I gave up . 20 hours and I charged my mate £20 What an idiot the helmet looks great, i think i would look at certain fashions, like vintage tractors, knock up some good replica massy Ferguson 35s or if you want a nice big project, a nice 6mt x 4mt livestock shed…i would even offer to display it for you and even add a few goats totally free of charge or a nice 5ft waterwheel…that will fit on a nice duck house Hmmm nooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Plinker Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 How about trying ecig mod stands? Only one real place doing them in wood and they are based in France (UK couple) - http://www.ecig-stands.com/gallery.html With the rise of electronic cigs plus some of forums have over 10,000 members this is a potential un-tapped market. Low overheads and easy to make - worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard756 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 What about draws/gunbox for crewcabs or cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Bee hives and frames! At the right price they should do well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Keep them coming guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I have been looking for decent workbenches and cupboard's to convert a garage into a workshop, cant find anything decent at a decent price? KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongwayup Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I just made two LED planters for outside the house. Managed to get the timber for free mind so son't have a true idea of costings for mine but we had a load made for a large pub chain last year that went well. Stainless edges, timber panels on castors so they could fetch them in at night. Box hedge shaped in the top and fabric balustrade panels to make a sectioned off seating area. I'll see if I have the pics somewhere to give you a better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongwayup Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Here you go....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) We have 2 local companies making them for the pubs and councils but they both stopped as theirs no money left in them but maybe I'll scan Evil Bay and check them out Cheers again Edited June 3, 2014 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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